{"product_id":"abram-lot-rahlfs-832-genesis-lxx-manuscript-goat-parchment-replica","title":"Abram \u0026 Lot | Rahlfs 832 Genesis LXX Manuscript Goat Parchment Replica","description":"\u003cp\u003eOwn a beautiful handcrafted replica of this surviving witness to the ancient Greek Old Testament.\u003cbr\u003eP. Mich. inv. 2724,  a fourth century manuscript fragment preserving portions of Genesis 13 in the Septuagint, the ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecto — Genesis 13:7–8, preserved in part\u003cbr\u003eThe front describes the conflict between the herdsmen of Abram’s livestock and those of Lot. The names Abram and Lot survive, as do references to the Canaanites and Perizzites. Only the opening letters of verse 8 remain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerso — Genesis 13:10–11, preserved in part\u003cbr\u003eThe back describes the well-watered Jordan region, preserving portions of “before God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah” and the comparison to “the garden of God.” It also preserves the beginning of the word describing Lot’s choice in verse 11.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original was part of a codex, containing the Septuagint, the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament. Its beautiful, evenly spaced book hand offers a glimpse into the careful copying of Scripture approximately 1,600 years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***Handcrafted on Natural Goat Parchment***\u003cbr\u003eUnlike ordinary paper reproductions, each replica is handcrafted on real goat-skin parchment-to faithfully recreate the look, feel, and durability of the writing surface on which this ancient manuscript was originally written.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause genuine parchment is a natural material, every replica has its own variations in color, texture, thickness, markings, and edge character. These natural differences make each piece unique!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach replica is reproduced at approximately the original size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomers Have Used These Replicas For\u003cbr\u003eBible studies\u003cbr\u003eSermon illustrations and props\u003cbr\u003eClassroom lessons\u003cbr\u003eSeminary education\u003cbr\u003ePersonal collections\u003cbr\u003eChurch displays\u003cbr\u003eMuseum-style exhibits\u003cbr\u003eOffice or bookshelf displays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern Replica Only: This item is a modern handcrafted replica created for artistic, educational, and display purposes. It is not an ancient artifact. The manuscript image has been adapted for this reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sacred Text Replicas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54165912584475,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/2905\/4491\/files\/IMG_4044.jpg?v=1791489885","url":"https:\/\/sacredtextreplicas.com\/products\/abram-lot-rahlfs-832-genesis-lxx-manuscript-goat-parchment-replica","provider":"Sacred Text Replicas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}